About me and Professional Secretarial Service…

After completing my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education (Major in Secretarial Science, Minor in English) from the University of Idaho, I ventured from my native state of Idaho to work and enjoy the fun and excitement of the big city of San Francisco, CA as a young adult.  My first full-time employment was in the Sales Office of the San Francisco Hilton Hotel making room, dining, and sightseeing accommodations for national and international tour and convention groups. 

 I returned to Idaho to a secondary teaching position for the Boise Independent School District assigned to Booth Memorial Home, a Salvation Army sponsored enterprise for unwed mothers from throughout the northwest.  I created the first business and social studies program and taught grade levels 7-12 accommodating students from different school districts with varied class requirements.  It was my responsibility to provide an educational opportunity for at-risk teenagers by inspiring confidence, self esteem and self worth; encouraging goal setting; emphasizing individual capabilities; and stimulating their desire to better their lives. 

The next 10 years were involved in being a mother so I took a hiatus from the work force.  While enjoying my motherhood years, I completed various art classes with emphasis on composition and design.  My works have been displayed at Art in the Park, Boise, ID, Beaux Arts Society Christmas Sale, Boise, ID, Mountain Mamas Art Show, Stanley, ID,  Arts and Crafts Fair, Salmon, ID,  St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Idaho Watercolor Society, and an art gallery in Lincoln City, OR.

 In 1986, I re-entered the work environment as an Administrative Secretary for Dunhill Temporary Services handling diverse secretarial duties on a last minute basis.  While gaining knowledge of the changes in the current workforce, I provided effective secretarial support for large and small industries such as West One Bank, Morrison Knudsen, Boise Cascade, Xerox, U.S. West, Boise State University and Wang Laboratories.

 I then obtained a position as Office Manager for a counseling office.  I managed all office procedures for the Institute for Clinical Hypnotherapy scheduling appointments and interviewing prospective clients.  My responsibilities included marketing, locally and nationally, the health care programs/workshops/seminars offered by the Institute as well as coordinating the distribution of video/audio cassettes/handouts/manual sales.  I established client files, disseminated workshop data and handouts, and handled accounts payable/receivables.   As the counselors opened their own private offices and/or took other positions, the office closed.

 As Assistant to the Boise Area Economic Development Council (BAEDC), an arm of the Boise Area Chamber of Commerce, Boise, Idaho, I handled economic development inquiries from local, national and international businesses interested in expanding or locating their facilities in the Boise area.  I researched and formatted statistical data for the "Decision Resources," a 140-page publication of information on the Treasure Valley that provided critical, detailed data for prospective businesses.  I also was responsible for scheduling meetings for the BAEDC committees, providing economic information for area business leaders and government officials, and  coordinating international business seminars/presentations for visiting international dignitaries.

 With my ability and experience to provide personalized service, I became interested in starting my own business offering secretarial services to individuals and small businesses.  Professional Secretarial Service was established in March of 1997.  It is a home-based enterprise solely owned and operated by myself, Judy L. Love.  I have provided secretarial service to associations, businesses, and individuals by offering accurate, skilled and prompt assistance for their computer-related needs, such as designing newsletters, brochures, flyers; composing resumes, cover letters and reference lists; formatting letters, reports and tabulated data; scanning photos, text and graphics into documents; and providing secretarial assistance and guidance to start-up businesses. 

 I have a variety of office experiences in different environments with special requirements.  I have learned to provide quality work, paying attention to detail and presentation.  I bring to any project the strong attributes of professionalism, honesty, confidentiality, and reliability.